Package with Internal Sensory Elements

ABSTRACT

A novel razor cartridge package for storing razor cartridges is disclosed where the package comprises at least one sensory element incorporated into an interior surface of the cartridge package. The sensory elements include stimuli to one or more senses: visual, touch, olfactory, auditory, and taste or any combination thereof. The interior package sensory elements may correspond to characteristics and/or indicia of use of the razor cartridge or any combination thereof. The interior sensory elements may also correspond to communicating other items which may not directly relate to characteristics or usage of a cartridge but which convey that the razor cartridge is new or in some way enhance or improve the shaving experience for a user.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to packaging elements, and more particularly torazor packaging elements

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Current razor cartridge packages include plastic containers with astorage region for each cartridge. In many instances, when a consumerpurchases a razor system package, there is a razor cartridge package ordispenser package with additional razor cartridges placed inside thesystem package. Typically, once the interior razor system package isopened, there is a tendency for the consumer to throw away the packageor recycle it, keeping only the blade and the dispenser package with theextra razor cartridges. Thus, any information provided about thefeatures of the particular razor product, if any were on the interiorpackage, are gone. Further, detailed information about the razorcharacteristics and usage are typically not found on either the interiorpackages for razor system products or on the dispenser packages.

Additionally, male and female razor cartridges are typically packagedwith different styles of packaging.

For instance, male cartridges are typically stored in cartridgedispensers in stacks of four (4) or more cartridges where a portion ofeach cartridge is exposed. One disadvantage of such dispensers is that,if a previously used cartridge is returned to the dispenser, there is noclear signal to the user which of the cartridges in the dispenser arenew and which are not new as it may be very difficult to differentiatethe old or used cartridge from the new cartridges. Adding to thedifficulty is the fact that this type of dispenser is not covered inthat no opening of the dispenser or the stored cartridges is required.

In contrast, the female shaving family of cartridges, e.g., Gillette®Venus® Breeze™ typically stores cartridges in individually sealedplastic tubs. When a new cartridge is required, the seal on top of thetub is broken or peeled off, guaranteeing a fresh new cartridge. Thisprovides the additional advantage that cartridges can be stored in theshower, unlike the male cartridges.

Such containers for shaving cartridges or other stored items aredescribed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,499,595, 6,648,140, and 6,886,690.

The concept of having a sensory element such as a scent during and afterthe shaving process has been known in the art but only in limited forms.One such form is a scent being contained in shave preparation and/orafter shave products. Other forms include shaving aids or soap ringssituated around the periphery of the razor cartridge (e.g., Gillette®Venus® Breeze™ and Schick®Intuition®) which have a variety of scents inthe soap. In addition, scents have been added to the handle portion of arazor to also correlate the shaving experience to a particular scentduring the shaving process. A known scented handle razor product is theGillette® Venus® Malibu™ razor system. These scents are all incorporatedinto various areas of the razor itself (e.g., cartridge or handle).

With more and more features being included in razor systems and razorcartridges, there is a need to provide more information to the user toenhance and improve their shaving experience at each use.

Additionally, there is a need to provide a unique package and method ofpackaging suitable for both male and female razor cartridges enablingthe consumer to be better informed about the razor products and betteroptimize their safety and razor cartridge consumption.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with the present invention, a novel razor cartridgepackage includes at least one sensory element incorporated onto at leastone interior surface of the cartridge package, the cartridge packagestoring at least one razor cartridge.

In another aspect of the invention, a package includes at least onesensory element incorporated onto at least one interior surface of thepackage. The sensory element of the present invention provides astimulus to one or more senses selected from the group consisting of:visual, olfactory, touch, auditory, and taste or any combinationthereof. The package may include at least one container for storing oneor more items selected from the group consisting of razor products,tooth brush heads, batteries, feminine care products (e.g., tampons),baby care products, health care products, home care products (e.g.,dryer sheets, Swiffer® replacement sheets, etc.), beauty care products,and pet care products.

The invention provides a method of making a razor cartridge packageincorporating at least one sensory element onto at least one interiorsurface of the cartridge package. The sensory element provides astimulus to one or more senses selected from the group consisting of:visual, olfactory, touch, auditory, and taste or any combinationthereof.

In yet another aspect of the present invention, an array of graphicsdisposed on an interior surface of a razor cartridge package is providedwhere the array includes a sequence of designs corresponding to stagesof wear of a razor cartridge.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill inthe art to which this invention belongs. Although methods and materialssimilar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in thepractice or testing of the present invention, suitable methods andmaterials are described below. All publications, patent applications,patents, and other references mentioned herein are incorporated byreference in their entirety. In case of conflict, the presentspecification, including definitions, will control. In addition, thematerials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not intendedto be limiting.

Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from thefollowing detailed description, and from the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing outand distinctly claiming the subject matter which is regarded as formingthe present invention, it is believed that the invention will be betterunderstood from the following description which is taken in conjunctionwith the accompanying drawings in which like designations are used todesignate substantially identical elements, and in which:

FIGS. 1 and 1A are perspective views of a razor cartridge packageshowing sensory elements disposed on an interior surface of a partiallyopened package in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a razor cartridge package showingsensory elements disposed on an interior surface of a partially openedpackage in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a razor package showing sensory elementsdisposed on an interior surface of a partially opened package inaccordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a razor cartridge package showingsensory elements disposed on an interior surface of the package inaccordance with still another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a razor cartridge package showingsensory elements disposed on an interior surface of the package inaccordance with yet another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a razor cartridge package showingsensory elements disposed on an interior surface of the package inaccordance with still yet another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a razor cartridge package showingsensory elements disposed on an interior surface of the package inaccordance with still yet another embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A novel package (e.g., a razor cartridge package) for storing devices(e.g., razor cartridges) is disclosed where the package comprises atleast one sensory element incorporated into an interior surface of thepackage.

The sensory elements include stimuli to one or more senses: visual,touch, olfactory, auditory, taste, and combinations thereof. Theinterior package sensory elements may correspond to characteristicsand/or indicia of use of the razor cartridge or any combination thereof.The interior sensory elements may also correspond to communicating otheritems which may not directly relate to characteristics or usage of acartridge but which convey that the razor cartridge is new or in someway enhance or improve the shaving experience for a user.

A visual sensory element in the present invention may be any item orelement depending on the sense of sight. Such items may include graphicsand/or text or any combination thereof. Graphics may include pictures,charts, or other presentations that appeal to the sense of sight. Agraphic, for instance, may include a hologram for showing a threedimensional image.

A touch sensory element in the present invention may be any item orelement depending on the sense of touch. Such items may include thehand, finger, etc., coming into contact with or feeling something on apackage interior and/or the sense perceived by that contact. Forinstance, one or more feelings of smoothness, roughness, softness,furriness, or any combination thereof may be contemplated.

An olfactory sensory element in the present invention may be any item orelement depending on the sense of smell where an odor or scent isperceived through the nose by means of the olfactory nerves. Such itemsmay include a fragrance which may include scents of fruit, berries,flowers, mint, outdoors (e.g., grass, rain, meadows, pine forest), acommercially available fragrance (e.g., a fine or prestige fragrance), aspice scent specific to a particular demographic, market, or country orholiday, a new car smell, or the smell of food or drink (e.g., cookies,pies, coffee) or any combination thereof.

An auditory sensory element in the present invention may be any itemthat pertains to the sense of hearing or perceiving sounds by the ears.Such items may include a sound or sounds, tones, music, musical tones,vocal utterances, noise or noises, vibrations, or the like or anycombination thereof.

A taste sensory element in the present invention may be any item thatpertains to the sense of tasting or perceiving or distinguishing theflavor or quality of something by using the mouth. Such items mayinclude food candy, mint, gum, or liquid or any combination thereof.

Depending on the type of sensory element, any suitable process or meansof incorporating, disposing, affixing, attaching, or coupling thesensory element onto a portion of the interior surface of a cartridgepackage is contemplated in the instant invention.

The term “incorporated in” or “incorporated into” as used in the presentinvention with regard to the fragrance shall signify that the fragranceis “integrated with”, “disposed on,” “disposed within,” or “placed into”a package; accordingly, these equivalent terms may be usedinterchangeably.

The term “fragrance” is used herein to signify the quality of having a“scent” however, the terms fragrance and scent may be usedinterchangeably.

In one embodiment of the invention, a novel package may have anolfactory sensory element such as a fragrance incorporated into at leastone interior surface of the packaging. In this embodiment, the fragranceis released when the package is opened and may be associated by the userwith a fresh, new smell reinforcing that it is new and unused.Therefore, in the present invention, the fragrance is also closelyassociated with the opening of the package.

Referring now to FIG. 1 of the present invention, package 10 is shownincluding a container 12 in a “tub” format having a cover 14 and asensory element in the form of a fragrance 18 (e.g., olfactory stimuli)incorporated into the package 10 where the fragrance 18 is incorporatedinto an interior surface of the package 10. With such a package 10having a cover 14 and a container 12, the fragrance 18 may beincorporated into either the interior surface 14 a of the cover 14 orinto the container 12 or into both. Desirably, the fragrance 18 isincorporated into the package interior prior to closure or sealing ofthe package 10. Container 12 may have a razor cartridge 19 stored insideas depicted in FIG. 1. Many female razors such as the Gillette® Venus®Breeze™ have cartridges with soap wings which typically have aparticular scent or fragrance. In FIG. 1, therefore, when cover 14 isopened, these sensory element areas may release a potent scent of thesoap wings.

If the fragrance 18 is incorporated into the interior surface 14 a ofcover 14, it may be in the form of a drop of scented oil or a cream,perfume or other formulation as depicted in FIG. 1, on the underside 14a of the cover 14. Fragrance 18 may include a small sachet of flowersincorporated onto the interior surface 14 a of cover 14.

Fragrance 18 may also encompass a touch sensory element providing apleasant feeling to a user in the present invention as it may include ashaving aid, lotion or cream which a user can apply to their hands,neck, face, or body to improve their shave and/or to further enhancetheir shaving experience.

Cover 14, as shown in FIG. 1, is a plastic seal which is adhesivelycoupled to container 12. In addition, the adhesive may “seal in” thescent of fragrance 18. When the seal cover 14 is broken or initiallypeeled back as depicted in FIG. 1 (e.g., at the time when a user needs anew cartridge), the scent from fragrance 18 is released from the package10 and wafts into the air and an odor or scent is perceived through thenose of a user by means of the olfactory nerves. When released, thisfragrant scent indicates to the user that the razor cartridge is new andhas never been used and pleasantly enhances the shaving experience.

As mentioned above, the fragrance of the present invention may beincorporated into the package in any of a number of ways and locations.Thus, the fragrance 18 may also be placed or integrated within anadhesive or glue 13 of package 10 as shown in FIG. 1 which may or maynot be the same adhesive used to seal the cover 14 to the container 12since package 10 may include other adhesives.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the fragrance 18(e.g., multiple drops of fragrant oil) may be disposed on an interiorsurface 15 of the container 12 or on the underside of opening tab 17 asshown in FIG. 1A. The fragrance 18 may also be compounded or embeddedinto the material (e.g., polymer) of the container and/or the material(e.g., plastic) of the cover, respectively, as shown in FIG. 1A.

Since the sensory element fragrance 18 is not limited to being in onlyone location of the package, it is contemplated that it may be disposedin one of these locations described above, in just some or all of theselocations in any appropriate manner and in combination with any othersensory elements as desired.

In the present invention, any type of sensory element in any form iscontemplated for incorporation into the package. As mentioned above,some desirable olfactory sensory elements in terms of fragrances may bethe scent of fruit, berries, flowers, or mint, the scent of freshlywashed laundry, the scent of the outdoors, (e.g., grass, rain, a meadowor a pine forest), a commercially available fragrance such as a fine orprestige fragrance, a spice scent specific to a distinct market orcountry, a new car smell, or the smell of food (e.g., freshly bakedcookies or pie) or freshly brewed coffee.

The present invention may encompass covers composed of a plastic or foilor any derivative thereof, though any other appropriate materials may beused to form any type of cover, such as a lid or a cap and of any shapeor form.

In the present invention, container 12 may be composed of a polymerplastic such as a polyethylene (PET), polypropylene or polyethyleneterephthalate glycol (PETG) material or any other suitable plastic,elastomer, or derivative thereof for properly storing a razor or a razorcartridge or any other suitable item.

Furthermore, package 10 of the present invention may alternatively beformed as a unitary piece (e.g., where a cover is integrated with thecontainer) and therefore, the fragrance of the present invention mayalso be incorporated into any type of package with any form of containeror cover in addition to a polymer package and seal type cover describedherein. Some alternate package examples are described below.

Referring now to FIG. 2, an alternate embodiment of the presentinvention is shown to include a package 20 having five individualcartridges 22 sealed with a plastic or foil seal 24. When eachindividual seal 24 is broken or peeled back (e.g., at the time when anew cartridge is needed), a fragrance 26 with a scent is released fromthe package as described above in conjunction with FIG. 1. Whenreleased, this scent indicates to the user that the razor cartridge isnew and has never been used and enhances the shaving experience. Itshould be noted that seal 24 and any of the covers described herein maybe transparent, translucent, partially transparent or opaque such that auser is provided a visual cue of the razor product in the package.

The sensory element package concept of the present invention may also beapplied to a sealed container capable of protectively storing a razorhaving a cartridge and a handle, as described in U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 12/215,818, entitled, Protective Container for Razor, and asdepicted in FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 3, package 30 includes a container32 with a cover 34 and a fragrance 36. Package 30 may have a razorstored inside (razor handle 38 is depicted in FIG. 3).

The novel aspects of the present invention, therefore, will applyequivalently to any type of razor packages.

Referring now to FIG. 4 of the present invention, the sensory element isshown to include one or more stickers (e.g., a visual sensory elements)or labels coupled to an interior surface of the dispenser package 40 (orincorporated with a cover or covers of package) where the stickers mayinclude graphics and/or words (e.g., text) thereon to communicate to theconsumer information characteristics about the cartridges, and usage(e.g., a change rate) for optical shave performance.

The sticker or stickers may be disposed on any interior surface of thedispenser package (e.g., interior surface of cover or container) and maybe made of any type of plastic and adhesively sealed onto these interiorsurfaces of the dispenser package. FIG. 4 shows a dispenser package 40with a container 41 capable of having an item such as a razor cartridge(not shown) disposed therein. Stickers 42 of FIG. 4 may be disposed onthe interior surface 43 a of cover sheets 43 located on the same side ofthe package 40 from where the razor cartridges will be removed. Thecover sheet 43 and hence sticker 42 may be desirably peeled off toprovide the user access to the new razor cartridge.

The sticker 42 on package 40 in FIG. 4 may describe the characteristicsof a razor cartridge's lubrastrip. In this embodiment, there are fourgraphics shown on each sticker 42 of FIG. 4. Graphic 42 a is shown toinclude a razor cartridge showing a lubrastrip of a certain color 42 a′(e.g., green) adjacent to a man's face, the numeral 1, and the word“new”. The man's face is depicted with a smile. Thus, graphic 42 acommunicates to a user how a lubrastrip should appear when it is new andby showing the man with a smile (e.g., happy), this provides a signal toa user that the cartridge will provide a substantially pleasantexperience.

Referring now to graphic 42 b on sticker 42 b there is shown a razorcartridge having a lubrastrip of a certain color 42 b′ (e.g., yellow)different than color 42 a′, the numeral 2, and the word “Fading”. Thus,graphic 42 b communicates to a user how a lubrastrip should appear whenit is fading or wearing away. In this instance, showing the color changein the lubrastrip between graphic 42 a and 42 b provides thisinformation to the user.

Graphic 42 c on sticker 42 c shows a razor cartridge having a lubrastripof a certain color 42 c′ (e.g., red) different than color 42 a′ and 42b′, adjacent to a man's face, the numeral 3, and the word “Change”. Theman's face in graphic 42 c is depicted with a frown. Thus, graphic 42 ccommunicates to a user how a lubrastrip should appear when thelubrastrip is worn and it is time for the razor cartridge to be changed.By showing the color change in the lubrastrip between graphic 42 b and42 c, graphic 42 c provides the user information for when to change therazor cartridge to maintain optimal blade performance and how best touse the razor cartridge.

Graphic 42 d is shown to include a new razor cartridge having alubrastrip of a certain color 42 d′ (e.g., green) which in the presentinvention may be the same color 42 a′ as depicted in graphic 42 a,adjacent to a man's face, the numeral 4, and the phrase “Fresh blade,better shave.” The man's face is depicted with a smile (similar tographic 42 a). Thus, graphic 42 d communicates to a user how alubrastrip should appear when it is replaced with a new razor cartridgeand by showing the man in graphic 42 d with a smile and by providing thephrase “fresh blade, better shave”, this provides a signal andinformation to a user the newly replaced razor cartridge will provide abetter shave than the one in graphic 42 c.

In summation, FIG. 4's graphics 42 a, 42 b, 42 c, and 42 d aptlycommunicate the features of the stop light signal changing from green toyellow to red with the red color serving as a signal to change the bladeto maintain optimal blade performance. Thus, a user who may have beenconfused or wary about the proper time to change their razor cartridge,now has ample information provided by graphics 42 a, 42 b, 42 c, and 42d as described above to optimize his/her consumption and safety (e.g.,graphics which indicate lubrastrip color change and time to change) sothere is no under-utilization or over-utilization of each razorcartridge. Graphics such as those described herein may also beneficiallyinspire users to pay more attention to how the cartridge blades feelagainst their skin during each subsequent use.

On the contrary, in the prior art dispenser package with no sensoryelements provided on the interior of the dispenser package, the colorchange of the lubrastrip and the time to change the razor cartridges orany other feature desired to be called out, are not clearly communicatedto the user and the user's knowledge may be based on a recall of pastexperiences or perhaps a recall of information of the interior packageand eventually guesswork as time goes by. Thus, by providing thissensory element to the interior surface of the dispenser package, thisprovides an unexpected result or benefit for the user by taking theguesswork out. This is because the user now has these trusted, easy tointerpret and eye-catching graphics and information at his/her disposalat each subsequent use of a razor cartridge and not only when hepurchases the product at a store or at the time of first opening of therazor package. Furthermore, this benefit is achieved without requiring anew routine, a new way of thinking, or extra work for the consumer.

In addition, this unique package having sensory elements incorporated onits interior surface is very beneficial when new razor products with newfeatures are debuted; a sticker or other means for conveying the newcharacteristics and other information to the user would improve theshaving experience and optimize safety and cartridge consumption for theuser.

The present invention contemplates providing any type of visual messagesor communication corresponding to the characteristics and suggested useof the razor cartridge disposed or incorporated onto any interiorsurface of a dispenser package.

For instance, another example of a visual sensory element is shown inFIG. 5 where a dispenser package 50 having four connected containers 54a, 54 b, 54 c, and 54 d, is shown to include labels or stickers 52 a, 52b, 52 c, and 52 d with text disposed or incorporated on the interior orinterior surfaces 51 a, 51 b, 51 c, and 51 d of covers 53 a, 53 b, 53 c,and 53 d which are disposed respectively onto containers 54 a, 54 b, 54c, and 54 d of package 50 but on the side of the package 50 where therazor cartridges are removed. Each cover sheet (and hence the respectivesticker) may be desirably peeled off to provide the user access to thenew razor cartridge.

The present invention further contemplates having visual sensoryelements anywhere on and around the interior sides of the dispenserpackage. For instance, a visual element may be located on an interiorsurface 55 behind the cartridge itself as shown at sticker 55 a and thusproperly viewable when the cartridge is removed for use. The visualsensory elements of the present invention may be disposed in anycombination of locations on an interior surface of the package.

In FIG. 5, the interior surfaces 51 a, 51 b, 51 c, and 51 d or thestickers 52 a, 52 b, 52 c, and 52 d are shown to include graphics 52 a,52 b, 52 c, and 52 d comprising text. As above, the stickers may be madeof plastic. As shown in FIG. 5, when cover sheet 53 a is peeled off,graphic 52 a is revealed. Similarly, when cover sheet 53 b is removed,graphic 52 b is revealed and so on. Graphics may include any textphrase. In FIG. 5, graphic 52 a states “Got shaving cream?”; graphic 52b includes the text phrase “Hi”; graphic 52 c includes the text phrase“The best a man can get!”; and graphic 52 d includes the text phrase“Bye!”.

Therefore, each graphic in FIG. 5 may communicate one or more visualsensory elements to the consumer of the optimal use of the cartridges ormay enhance the shaving experience.

In combination with other visual element on the exterior surface of thepackage (not shown), cues for directing the sequence of removal of thecover sheets or the order of use of the razor cartridges may be providedin the present invention.

While the message or communication of the present invention may includegraphics and text or words incorporated onto the interior surface of adispenser package as described above, it may also include other sensoryelements, or further any combination thereof. For instance, sensoryelements may also include auditory, touch, and taste stimuli whichcorrespond to featuring characteristics or indicating use of razorcartridges or any combination thereof or enhance the shaving experience.

Referring now to FIG. 6, in accordance with another embodiment of thepresent invention, a single cartridge package 60 having a container 61and a cover 62 of the present invention is shown to include, on aninterior surface 62 a of cover 62, an auditory sensory element 64 awhich may emit a sound or sounds or music stimuli either of its ownaccord upon the opening of the cover 62 or by pressing an area 65 aroundsensory element 64 a of package 60 or perhaps shaking or tilting thepackage 60. For instance, the sound emitted may include the voice of aperson speaking to the consumer communicating characteristics or usageof the razor cartridge or it may include a jingle or words related tothe product's brand or other commercialized characteristics or any otherpopular music. For instance, the vocal utterance or the voice of aperson speaking may say “I smell like white tea” or “Have a greatshave!” or “Press button hear music.” The person speaking may be anindividual linked to the product's brand (e.g., a celebrity spokespersonlike Tiger Woods) or may be a popular singer's voice (e.g., Miley Cyrus)or other person identifiable to a particular demographic or age group orcountry.

Area 65 as shown in FIG. 6 would provide a touch sensory element 65 a tothe user. A touch stimuli may include, but is not limited to, beingsmooth, rough, soft, furry, or any combination thereof. This touch sensemay enhance the shaving experience for the user or may indirectlycommunicate a characteristic or usage information of the razor cartridgeto the user by releasing sound.

Referring now to FIG. 7, a single razor cartridge package 70 having acontainer 71 and a cover 72 is shown to include a sensory element 74 asa taste stimuli incorporated onto the interior surface 72 a of cover 72of in accordance with the present invention. In FIG. 7, the tastestimuli 74 may include, but is not limited to, one or more pieces offood, candy, mint, gum, or liquid or any combination thereof. The tastestimuli 74 may enhance the shaving experience for the user or maycommunicate a characteristic or usage information of the razor cartridgeto the user.

Thus, in accordance with the present invention, any number of sensoryelements and any combination thereof may be incorporated onto anyportion of the interior surface of any type of package. With razor orrazor cartridge packages, the package may be comprised of one, two,three, four, five or more razor cartridge containers and may includecovers or cover sheets.

The novel aspect of the present invention of incorporating a sensoryelement to the interior surface of a razor cartridge package may beextended to other types of packages beyond dispenser packages for razorcartridges described above. For instance, any product that includesdisposable parts or consumables and requires a user to purchase refillsor other consumables may be contemplated in the present invention. Suchpackages may include, but are not limited to, products such as toothbrush heads, batteries, feminine care products (e.g., tampons), babycare products, health care products, home care products (e.g., dryersheets, Swiffer® replacement sheets, etc.), beauty care products, andpet care areas products.

The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be understood asbeing strictly limited to the exact numerical values recited. Instead,unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to mean boththe recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding thatvalue. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to mean“about 40 mm”.

All documents cited in the Detailed Description of the Invention are, inrelevant part, incorporated herein by reference; the citation of anydocument is not to be construed as an admission that it is prior artwith respect to the present invention. To the extent that any meaning ordefinition of a term in this written document conflicts with any meaningor definition of the term in a document incorporated by reference, themeaning or definition assigned to the term in this written documentshall govern.

While particular embodiments of the present invention have beenillustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in theart that various other changes and modifications can be made withoutdeparting from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is thereforeintended to cover in the appended claims all such changes andmodifications that are within the scope of this invention.

1. A razor cartridge package comprising at least one sensory elementincorporated into at least one interior surface of said cartridgepackage, said cartridge package storing at least one razor cartridge. 2.The package of claim 1 wherein said sensory element provides a stimulusto one or more senses selected from the group consisting of visual,olfactory, touch, auditory, taste, and combinations thereof.
 3. Thepackage of claim 1 wherein said sensory element communicates one or morecharacteristics of said at least one razor cartridge to a user.
 4. Thepackage of claim 1 wherein said sensory element communicates to a userthat said at least one cartridge is new.
 5. The package of claim 1wherein said sensory element communicates usage of a razor cartridgedisposed in said cartridge package to a user.
 6. The package of claim 1wherein said sensory element enhances the shaving experience for a user.7. The package of claim 2 wherein said visual sensory element comprisesgraphics, text, or any combination thereof.
 8. The package of claim 2wherein said olfactory sensory element comprises a fragrance.
 9. Thepackage of claim 8 wherein said fragrance is selected from the groupconsisting of essential oils, perfumes, formulations, sachets, andcombinations thereof.
 10. The package of claim 2 wherein said auditorysensory element is a sound selected from the group consisting of a tone,music, vocal utterances, noise, and combinations thereof.
 11. Thepackage of claim 2 wherein said taste sensory element is selected fromthe group consisting of pieces of food, candy, mint, gum, liquid, andcombinations thereof.
 12. The package of claim 2 wherein said touchsensory element is a feeling selected from the group consisting ofsmoothness, roughness, softness, furriness, and combinations thereof.13. The package of claim 2 further comprising at least one container forstoring at least one razor cartridge and at least one cover removablyattached to each of said at least one container.
 14. The package ofclaim 13 wherein said at least one sensory element is released when saidcover is removed from said container.
 15. The package of claim 1 whereinsaid at least one sensory element is incorporated on an interior surfaceof said at least one cover.
 16. The package of claim 1 wherein said atleast one sensory element is incorporated on an interior surface of saidat least one container.
 17. The package of claim 1 wherein said at leastone cover is adhesively sealed onto said at least one container.
 18. Thepackage of claim 17 wherein said at least one sensory element isincorporated in said adhesive.
 19. A package comprising at least onesensory element incorporated onto at least one interior surface of saidpackage wherein said package further comprises at least one containerfor storing one or more items selected from the group consisting ofrazor products, tooth brush heads, batteries, feminine care products(e.g., tampons), baby care products, health care products, home careproducts (e.g., dryer sheets, Swiffer® replacement sheets, etc.), beautycare products, and pet care products.
 20. The package of claim 19wherein said sensory element provides a stimulus to one or more sensesselected from the group consisting of: visual, olfactory, touch,auditory, and taste or any combination thereof.
 21. A method of making arazor cartridge package comprising incorporating at least one sensoryelement onto at least one interior surface of said cartridge package.22. The method of claim 21 wherein said at least one sensory elementprovides a stimulus to one or more senses selected from the groupconsisting of visual, olfactory, touch, auditory, taste, andcombinations thereof.
 23. An array of graphics disposed on an interiorsurface of a razor cartridge package, the array comprising a sequence ofdesigns corresponding to stages of wear of a razor cartridge.
 24. Thearray of graphics of claim 23 wherein said sequence of designs furthercomprises a first indicia depicting a happy face associated with a razorcartridge with a lubrastrip having a first color; a second indiciadepicting a neutral face associated with said razor cartridge having asecond color on said lubrastrip; a third indicia depicting a sad faceassociated with said razor cartridge having a third color on saidlubrastrip; and a fourth indicia depicting said happy face associatedwith said razor cartridge having said first color on said lubrastrip.